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Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent

Faridah Folawiyo’s Year of Yes

A recurring theme in Folawiyo’s discussion of her work is accessibility, not as a marketing term but as something closer to a personal correction.

Anjola Akinmade

2 months ago

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, who has died aged 66 of an unnamed cancer, inspired Nigerian film audiences and industry practitioners with his commanding performances and recorded goodwill. The actor who has stayed away from mainstream attention and conversation was the face of recent conversation after one of his daughters posted a video detailing the […]

Seyi Lasisi

1 month ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

In Starrgirl, Ayra Starr does not ask you to reconsider Ayra Starr. She assumes you already know who she is and expects you to keep up. The title alone sends listeners a message before they press play. Her first two records were titled around age — 19 & Dangerous introduced a fearless, fast-talking teenager; The […]

Anjola Akinmade

1 month ago

Mid-Year Review: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2026

In the spirit of culture curation, Culture Custodian has put together a list of the best songs of 2026, so far.

John Eriomala

3 months ago

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.

Naomi Ezenwa

4 months ago

“King of Thieves 2”: The Latest Victim of Nollywood’s Sequel Problem

The original King of Thieves succeeded because it knew exactly what kind of story it wanted to tell. Its tale of vengeance, kingship, betrayal, and Yoruba mythology felt complete, elevated by richly textured indigenous language, committed performances, and striking production design that rekindled interest in epic Yoruba cinema. Even with flaws in its visual effects […]

Anjola Akinmade

2 months ago

“Before We Fall Asleep” Exposes the Unequal Labour of Parenthood

It would be easy to mistake Before We Fall Asleep, the new Zikoko Life short directed by Kaelo Iyizoba and written by Blessing Uzzi, as a story about unemployment and family. Its story is simple enough to summarize in a sentence: Tola (Tobi Bakre) loses his job, his partner Nazo (Onyinye Odokoro) becomes the household’s […]

Anjola Akinmade

2 months ago

Darey Art Alade Leads Glenmorangie’s Biggest Africa-Focused Campaign Yet

Luxury brands have long turned to celebrities to tell their stories. Increasingly, however, the most compelling collaborations are those that allow cultural figures to shape the narrative rather than simply front it. Glenmorangie’s new pan-African campaign, Once Upon A Time in Scotland, is built on that premise, placing three of the continent’s leading creative voices […]

Naomi Ezenwa

2 months ago

Kojo Funds Talks Forthcoming “Hello, It’s Me Again” EP and a Decade of Afroswing Legacy

Kojo speaks on his Afroswing legacy, inspiration behind the EP, relationship with the Afropop scene, and what to expect after this reintroduction.

John Eriomala

2 months ago

What Does “Curiosity Made Me Ask” Understand About Nollywood?

Two years ago, Adebayo Ridwan “Bae U Barbie” Abidemi released the debut episode of Curiosity Made Me Ask featuring Lege Miami. It’s a 13-minute conversation that ranges across Lege’s friendship with Seyi Tinubu, his unshakable belief in the Bola Ahmed Tinubu presidency, and advice for upcoming Nigerian influencers and content creators. The episode, conversation-wise, was […]

Seyi Lasisi

2 months ago

Nextberries Wants African Fashion to Remember

What if your clothes could tell their own story? Not just who made them, but where they’ve been, who has owned them and whether they’re even the real thing. That’s the idea behind RAC (Reviving Ancient Codes), a new collection from Nigerian creative technology company Nextberries. When Atlanta Dream stars Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray […]

Naomi Ezenwa

2 months ago

Jennifer Echegini Wants To Make WAFCON History, Again!

Recently, a Nigerian jersey went viral online for its special 10-star feature. The stars spoke to the Nigerian Super Falcons’ dominant performance at the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) where they have won 10 titles since its expansion in 1998. Last year, the Falcons came from two goals down to emerge victorious against Morocco’s […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

2 months ago